Trump: Extremist as president? No thanks

Re: “Nation needs an extremist president” (letter, 1-9).

America needs an extremist like Donald Trump at the helm? Really?

He slanders women and immigrants and reacts instantly to confrontations without thinking first. In his self-serving, egocentric way he fires up our fears and plays on our divisions instead of thinking how he could unite us more and thus make us strong.

Do you really want someone like that close to the nuclear button? Be careful what you wish for.

This story was originally published January 11, 2016 at 2:38 PM with the headline "Trump: Extremist as president? No thanks."